Christmas Songs
Finish the lyric: “Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the ___.”
Way
In The Grinch, what is the name of the Grinch’s dog?
Max
What date is Christmas celebrated each year?
December 25th
What flavor is traditionally used in candy canes?
Peppermint
What plant do people traditionally kiss under during Christmas?
Mistletoe
This song begins with “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire.”
The Christmas Song (also accepted: Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)
In Home Alone, where is the family traveling when they leave Kevin behind?
Paris
What color are mistletoe berries typically?
White
What kind of pie is commonly served at Christmas dinner in the U.S.?
Pumpkin pie (apple pie also acceptable)
What decoration do children hang for Santa to fill with gifts?
Stockings
In Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, what color is Rudolph’s nose?
Red
What is Buddy the Elf’s favorite food group?
Candy (or “candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup”)
How many reindeer pull Santa’s sleigh (including Rudolph)?
Nine
What fruits are traditionally in a Christmas fruitcake?
Dried fruit and nuts (any variation acceptable)
In what country is it tradition to eat KFC for Christmas dinner?
Japan
Which Christmas song holds the record as the best-selling single of all time?
White Christmas
In A Christmas Story, what gift does Ralphie desperately want?
A Red Ryder BB gun
What country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
Which country is famous for its Christmas dish called Buche de Noël (Yule Log cake)?
France
What is the name of the holiday celebrating the day the Wise Men visited baby Jesus?
Three Kings’ Day (Epiphany)
Which pop star released the Christmas hit “All I Want for Christmas is You”?
Mariah Carey
In The Santa Clause, what causes Scott Calvin to become Santa?
He puts on Santa’s suit after Santa falls off the roof.
What were the three gifts brought by the Wise Men?
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
In the song We Wish You a Merry Christmas, what dessert do the singers demand?
Figgy pudding
What is the traditional beginning of the Christmas season in the United States?
The day after Thanksgiving / Black Friday (either accepted) or for some, the day after Halloween